Tag Archives: genre fiction

What is “Genre”?

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Linda W. Yezak

Late last week, I received a request to edit someone’s manuscript. Once I asked what the genre was, I never heard back. A friend suggested that the potential client didn’t know what “genre” meant. I’ve been so steeped in this … Continue reading →

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Emotion Conundrum

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Linda W. Yezak

The thing most writers are afraid of, and the one thing we must learn to master in our writing, is emotional truth. According to John Vorhaus, contributor to WriterUnboxed: . . . we’re still afraid.  In conveying emotional truth on … Continue reading →

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Learning the Genre: Backstory Presentation in Women’s Fiction

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Linda W. Yezak

Women’s Fiction is about the problems women face and how they overcome them. But it’s in the presentation of those problems where WF writers catch a break not readily available to other genre authors–they can use more backstory. Which makes … Continue reading →

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The Curious World of Women’s Fiction

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Linda W. Yezak

Ever since I discovered my own format for The Cat Lady’s Secret was wrong, I’ve been studying the format and structure for Women’s Fiction, and I’m learning a few things. Over the next several posts, I’ll be exploring WF books, three … Continue reading →

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